New Dental Plan Hits the Market

Mutual of Omaha and United Concordia Companies have
launched DentaBenefits, a new line of dental insurance
plans for employers of all sizes, according to a news
release.

United Concordia will be responsible for underwriting,
maintaining provider networks, claims handling and customer
service. Mutual of Omaha will be the marketer of the line
and will provide client service.

Mutual of Omaha began marketing DentaBenefits July
1, with effective dates for new sales beginning September
1, 2004. Clients of Mutual of Omaha’s existing dental
plans will be given the opportunity to transition to the
DentaBenefits plan at their renewal date beginning
November 1.